Greece: Candied Fruit Market 2024

Candied Fruit Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek candied fruit market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Candied Fruit Production in Greece

In value terms, candied fruit production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Candied fruit production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2022, the average candied fruit yield in Greece amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of candied fruits in Greece amounted to less than X ha, approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of candied fruits were exported from Greece; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Canada, Bulgaria, South Africa, Poland and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruits exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, imports of candied fruits into Greece dropped remarkably to X tons, declining by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruits to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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